My co-worker stands by his assumption that the company branded polo tee is appropriate attire for business meetings. Although it is of superb quality, and he plans to wear slacks, a belt, and dress shoes, I think a nice button-down dress shirt is required.

This joker is wearing them to sales meetings with prospective clients. But he's killing it! I still think he should have a nice button-down. I think it's purely out of convenience i.e. he recently request 5 branded tees for each day of the week.

This joker is wearing them to sales meetings with prospective clients. But he's killing it! I still think he should have a nice button-down. I think it's purely out of convenience i.e. he recently request 5 branded tees for each day of the week.

I think it depends on who he is meeting with. If the other parties in the meeting work at a place that requires jacket and tie than the polo is underdressed, if the other people are in polos and slacks or jeans and T-shirts it is probably fine. I would not be offended or consider it unprofessional for a vendor to wear a branded polo and slacks in a meeting with me.

A lot of great responses out there! Strong positions on either side. I may have to take this one to a survey format to see what the masses think! Let me know if a picture of the polo would help transistion the discussion, it's like a dry-fit sports tee if that helps.

It's probably okay as long as there are no prospective clients or investors at the meeting. Also, as long as he's not the sales guy or sales engineer. Are you a cool casual company aka Google? Then maybe it's always okay.

It varies, but I rarely see suits and ties. It's typically more casual. I just think the proper thing to do is go a little nicer than a short sleeved polo. The meetings are for potential clients, so I say stick to what’s going to make a good impression. Save the branded stuff for an expo or casually in the office.